HANSONVILLE. At a meeting of the Hansen ■ Dairy Company Ltd. on Monday, the following motion was unani mously agreed to :—That this com pany favors the compulsory grading of cream, and trusts that an act to this effect will be placed on the Statute Book as soon as possible.

GRETA Word has been received of the death of Mr. Martin F. Moroney, a well-known former resident of Grei a whlchj occured at his residence on Friday. . The late Mr. Moroney was a son of Mr. Michael Moroney formerly proprieler of the Victoria Hotel, Greta West. About 20 ye» if ago deceased joined the clerical ser vice of the railway department and left for Melbourne. He is sur vived by his widow aud two chil dren. Mesdauies J. G. Farell (for merly of Moyhu), W. P. Murphy and Miss Mary Moroney are his sisters, and his only brother is Mr. W. J. Moroney (Boinka).

Hew Council Weighbridge. A'l ST. JAMES. The installation of the new lorry weighbridge in the St. James station >ard has excited a considerable amount of interest amongst our readers, ninny of, whom will have occasion to fre quently make use of the machine for ascertaining the exact weight of thtir produce and also for accurately check ing the correct amount of their pur chase. It is moat essential that a public wi'lgW'rifige such as this which acta as an impfirtinl arbiter between buyer and seller should be absolutely depended upon for accuracy, sensitiveness and durability, and we think that our readers will &amp;lt; gree after inspecting the weighbridge that it is bath in design aud construction amply suitable for filling these conditions to the most stringent degree. We give below some details of the construction of this newlv installed public utility, as we feel that they will be of interest not only to those of a mechanical turn of mind, but also to our geneial readers. ...

Old Man Cod. While fishing; in Ihe King River on Saturday Mr Tom Vincent, of | Wangaratta, hauled out what he i thought at first was an unfortunate poddy calf, but after rubbing his eyes found he had secured an old man cod. The fisb had just died apparently, and it is imagined that •it may have consumed a poisoned rabbit. The fish was not weighed, but the Vincent Brothers and others agree that it would have tipped the scales at about 8Qlbs.

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THE Benalla Independent. Published on Tdksdays and Fridays "Stnnds close to all But leans on none." TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1914. Local and General News. "Sixpenny Pops" By the Municipal Band in the Gardens on Wednesday evening. Licensing The annual sittings of the Licen sing Court will be held ou Thurs day, 17th inst., at 2 o'clock. Xmas Gifts. We direct attention to Mr Geo. Ledger's new advt. announcing gifts of the choicest. Read and inwardly digest. Meeting. A general committee meeting of St. Patrick's Sports will be held on Friday evening at 8,15 In the Mechanics' Institute Rainfall A nice change came o'er the scene early yesterday morning, nine points being registered up to nine o'clock. It kept on steadily till well on in the afternoon, 33 points bringing the total to 52 points. At 8.45 last evening the gentle patter on the window pane renew ed the spirits of all. Rabbit Destruction. At a meeting of Baddaginnie land ownerB held in the Jubilee Hall to consider the matter of deal...

Correspondence. GAS V. ELECTRICITY. TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—In your last issue Mr. Carter published the amounts paid by him to my company during the last six months. I am unable to agree with him on these amounts as corresponding with the months as shown. Mr. Carter is apparent ly taking the date of his receipts and not the month in which the gas was consumed. However, as the six months' average for gas against twelve months for electricity is an unfair basis, this remained the vital point, At an interview which took place between Mr. Carter and myself on Saturday, Mr. Carter agreed that for the comparison of averages the twelve months should be taken for both gas and electricity. This is all I desire, and on this basis the average is 12/11 per month for gas at Beualla. Mr. Carter has seen these figures and is satisfied they are correct. Dealing with other points in the letter, viz, " if electricity is only as cheap as gas," what inducement Is held out to ratepayers to scrap pounds wort...

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—Regarding the respective coat of gas as paid by me and that stated by Mr Taylor, I have had an interview with Mr Taylor, and it appeared I showed my average on dato of receipts in hand, and Mr Taylor has taken his a month ahead of me, so that the average as given by both is correct. 1 have taken this opportunity of explaining so that those interested may understand how we came to differ. Thanking you for your valued space, I 8U>, OtC., li. E. CARTER.

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TO Till'. I5DITOR. Sir,—Mr Hugh Hull states "I am in receipt of the following in formation which may at the present time be of interest :— Watts per hr. 50 c.p, metul filament lamp cotuutues ••• 55 25 c p. luetal fi!nuicnt lamp ... 30 16 c.p. ,, „ ,, ... 2U" This is rather interesting, especi ally as it comes from such an ar dent electric supporter as Mr Hull. And seeing we have at last got statements " which must be abso lutely correct " we can now arrive at something definite and sensible, viz,, 50 c p. met. filament lamp con sumes 55 watts ; therefore with electricity at 7(1 per unit you get 909 c.p. per hour for 1000 watts, or 7d worth of electricity. 1-foot of coal gas (low pressure) consumed through a modern inverted gas burner gives 35 c.p. per foot. With gas at 9s 2d per 1000 cubic feet this is 9 feet for Id, therefoie 25 c.p. per foot x by 9 gives the amount of candle power, viz;, 225 for one penny. Now multiply this 225 Dy 7d to equal electricity at 7d per unit, and we get...

Business Notict. T. L Willis, SADDLE!*, BRIDGE - STREET, BEN ALL A (Next Watts, Turubuli &amp; Co.) The Oldest Established Saddler iu Benalla—over 60 years, All Descriptions of HARNESS Manu factured on the Premises, willi BEST MATERIAL &amp; WORKMAN SHIP, At LESS than CITV PRICES. i Horses Carefully Measured and Fitted, Orders taken and designed. Riding &amp; Hunting Saddles Agent for the BEST QUEENSLAND STOCK SADDLES. Good Stock on Hand. REPAIRS To Collars, Harness, or Riding Saddles a Specialty. The Only Collar Maker In the Nonth-East&amp;lt; Saddler to 16th Light Horse, I All work entrusted to me will be: executed with neatuess and good work manship. All work guaranteed Haud-sewu. FOR CASH Leather-lined Collars, 24/ Best Dray, cloth-lined. 22/6. Plough, Spring Cart, Gig and Buggy I Collars ' Large Stock of Indian Canes. Owing to the dry season, it is my in tention to give the public the benefit of Reductions on everything in the line for Cash, in order to keep my ...

TO THE EDITOR. SrR,—In reply to my letter asking" for further information ra the comparative values of gas v. electricity, Mr H. R. Harper, city electrical engineer, Melbourne, states that (1) the efficiency of a good electric lamp will only de crease about i'O per cent, in about 2000 hours, The ordinary incan descent mantle drops its light efficiency in a few hours ; (2) in Melbourne and suburbs the price of gas is 4a 5d per 1000. In the city of Melbourne current for lighting is sold at 3>£d per unit, and it i3 found that there is very little competition to be feared from gas. In the suburbs the price for current ia 5}4d, and still it ia found that fully. 90 per cent, of the new houses erected have electric light installed. These, Sir, are definite facts from an authoritative source and make the position quite clear. HUGH HUU,.

Wedding M'MILLAN—M'MILLAN An interesting and pretty wedding was celebrated at the Methodist Church, Wangnratta, on Tuesday by the Rev. E. H. Colltnan, of Greta, when Miss Violet Mary McMillan, third dsughttr of the' late Mr and Mrs William McMil lan, of Hansonville, was married ttTMr Matthew McMillan, third son of Mr and Mrs John McMillan, of Hansonville. The bride, given away by Mr Win. Claik, of Grela (brother-in-law), was daintily ai tired in a pretty dress of crepe de chine, richly trimmed with lace. She also wore a wreath of orange blossom. Misses Annie and Vera (.larke, of Greta, were bridesmaids, and Mr Isaac McMillan best man. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was served at the Albion hotel, the catering being exeellently carried out by Mrs C. B. Fiaemore. Rev. Mr Coltman presided, and the health of the bride and bridegroom and other toasts were honoured. The happy couple left by the after noon train for Melbourne on their honeymoon. The bridegroom's gift to the bride...

The Non-Advertiser. Breathes there a Man with soul so.dead Who never to himself hath said: "My trade of late is getting bad, I'll try another two-inch ad." If such there be, go mark him well, ?or him no bank account sliall swell, No angel watch the golden stair To welcome him a millionaire; The man who never asks for trade, By local lines or ad. displayed, Cares more for rest than worldly gain And patronage must give him pain. Tread lightly, riends let no rude sound Disturb his solitude profound. • Here let him live in calm repose, Unsought by men except he owes, And when hedies, go plant him deep, That naughtmay break his dreamless sleep, Where no rude clamor may dispel The quiet that he loved bo well, And that the world may know Its Iobb, Place on hia gmve a wreath of moBs; And on a Btoue above, "Here lies A chump who wouldn't advertise,"